BEPANTHEN® CREAM Bayer Healthcare What is Bepanthen Cream and when is it used? Bepanthen Cream contains the active ingredient dexpanthenol. Dexpanthenol is rapidly converted in skin cells to pantothenic acid. Pantothenic acid plays a part in both the formation and the regeneration of the skin. Bepanthen Cream is used • for the prevention and treatment of chafed, cracked or split skin; • for dry skin; • by nursing mothers for regular breast care and the treatment of sore nipples; • in infant care as a protective barrier against nappy (diaper) wetness and for the prevention and treatment of chafing, redness and diaper rash. What should be kept in mind when using Bepanthen Cream? For the treatment of exposed skin surfaces (such as the face and hands) or hairy skin you may prefer to use Bepanthen Cream, a light, rapidly penetrating formulation. For the treatment of infected wounds you should use an antiseptic, e.g. Bepanthen Plus. • Nursing mothers: apply Bepanthen Cream to the nipples after each breastfeeding. • Infant care: at each nappy (diaper) change spread Bepanthen Cream over your baby’s bottom and groin, after cleaning these areas thoroughly with water. It is important that you follow the dosage instructions contained in this leaflet. Should you feel that this product is too weak or too strong, consult you physician or pharmacist. What side effects can Bepanthen Cream have? Side effects associated with the use of Bepanthen Cream are rare. Should you notice any unusual skin reactions, inform your physician. Other things you need to know Close tube tightly after use and store where it will be protected from heat and out of the reach of children. This medicine should not be used after the expiry date (EXP) shown on the pack. You can obtain further information from your physician or pharmacist, both of whom have full prescribing information. What does Bepanthen Cream contain? When should Bepanthen Cream not be used or Each gram contains 50 mg of dexpanthenol. used with particular care? Where can Bepanthen Cream be obtained? You must not use Bepanthen Cream any longer if an Bepanthen Cream can be bought over the counter allergic reaction occurs. Consult your doctor or phar- from chemist’s/pharmacies without a prescription. macist if you What packs are available? Tube containing 30 g. • are suffering from any other illness, • have any allergies, • are taking or applying any other medication (including non-prescription products). May Bepanthen Cream be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding? Bepanthen Cream may be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding. How should Bepanthen Cream be used? • Damaged skin: apply Bepanthen Cream one or more times daily, as needed. BEPANTHEN® OINTMENT Bayer Healthcare What is Bepanthen Ointment and when is it used? Bepanthen Ointment contains the active ingredient dexpanthenol in an oil-rich ointment base. Dexpanthenol is rapidly converted in skin cells to pantothenic acid. Pantothenic acid plays a part in both the formation and the regeneration of the skin. How should Bepanthen Ointment be used? • Damaged skin: apply Bepanthen Ointment one or more times daily, as needed. • Nursing mothers: apply Bepanthen Ointment to the nipples after each breastfeeding. • Infant care: at each nappy (diaper) change spread Bepanthen Ointment over your baby’s bottom and groin, after cleaning these areas thoroughly with Bepanthen Ointment is used water. • for the prevention and treatment of chafed, cracked It is important that you follow the dosage instructions or split skin; contained in this leaflet. Should you feel that this product is too weak or too strong, consult you physi• for dry skin; • by nursing mothers for regular breast care and the cian or pharmacist. treatment of sore nipples; What side effects can Bepanthen Ointment • in infant care as a protective barrier against nappy have? (diaper) wetness and for the prevention and treat- Side effects associated with the use of Bepanthen ment of chafing, redness and diaper rash. Ointment are rare. Should you notice any unusual What should be kept in mind when using skin reactions, inform your physician. Bepanthen Ointment? Other things you need to know For the treatment of exposed skin surfaces (such as Close tube tightly after use and store where it will be the face and hands) or hairy skin you may prefer to protected from heat and out of the reach of children. use Bepanthen Cream, a light, rapidly penetrating This medicine should not be used after the expiry date (EXP) shown on the pack. formulation. For the treatment of infected wounds you should You can obtain further information from your physician or pharmacist, both of whom have full prescribuse an antiseptic, e.g. Bepanthen Plus. ing information. When should Bepanthen Ointment not be used What does Bepanthen Ointment contain? or used with particular care? Each gram contains 50 mg of dexpanthenol. You must not use Bepanthen Ointment any longer if an allergic reaction occurs. Consult your doctor or Where can Bepanthen Ointment be obtained? Bepanthen Ointment can be bought over the counter pharmacist if you from chemist’s/pharmacies without a prescription. • are suffering from any other illness, What packs are available? • have any allergies, • are taking or applying any other medication (includ- Tube containing 30 g. ing non-prescription products). May Bepanthen Ointment be used during pregnancy or breastfeeding? Bepanthen Ointment may be used during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.